Rosemary | Living in Natures Love

Tinctures, Oils, Herbs & Vinegar’s

In the picture above there are rosemary wine vinegar’s and tinctures in 100 percent vodka, dandelion and English daisy flowers in oil, wine vinegar and vodka and dandelion roots in vodka. There are also rosemary branches for hanging in one’s home and loose for tea!

As I hear others Easter Stories I am more than ever thankful for one that was spend focused upon foraging, drying and creating! So much expectation is put upon these gatherings and I hear back that they are never met. These are stories of anticipation to connect that in reality is met with disappointment and conflict. Hearing this, I am reminded of the appreciation I felt that was an outcome of exploring ways to create with weeds, flowers, herbs and plants growing in the area. It was not trying to force appreciation just simply because it’s an anniversary of someone else’s achievements.

Appreciation, for me, is an outcome of a personal connection to something experienced. Acknowledgment and devotion, for me, is reflecting upon an anniversary of some event outside myself that is meaningful enough to long for integration of those qualities.

I am almost shy to say it! After a long day playing in the garden I felt a tremendous sense of well-being spontaneously arise. It was a deep connection to the garden, the space I was in, myself and my girl cat that was beside me. I could only describe this as being completely connected and in touch in the moment. It was calming, healing and wonderful.

Oh and I can’t forget, part way through the day it was time to consider lunch. Keeping with the theme of foraging and using the plants and flowers at hand a beautiful lunch was made. It included tempura dandelion flowers that are simply delicious! This was one of the nicest spring lunches!

Easter Sunday Lunch

Yes you can eat Hens n’ chicks! Similar to cucumber.

What did you do for Easter! Was it enriching or draining? Consider your choices. Are you doing this for you or for someone else. If you are doing this for someone else how can they possibly live up to your expectations?

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Traditional uses and properties of herbs are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Every attempt has been made for accuracy, but none is guaranteed. Any serious health concerns or if you are pregnant, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs.

by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP – – Living in Natures Love Lifestyles @insideawareness.com

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Rosemary in bloom

Uses: Culinary, Medicinal, Cosmetic, Massage Oil, Aromatherapy, Purifier, Love Potion

Parts Used: Flowers, Leaves

Preparation: Spice, Vinegar, Tea, Tincture, Infused Oil, Flower Essence, Essential Oil, Memory Enhancer, Incense

Symbolizes: Wisdom, Love, Protection
Language of Flowers meaning: Remembrance
Associated with: 3rd Chakra
Element: Fire
Governed: Leo

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This rosemary plant has been a part of my family for a good 15 years. It began as a small seedling in a pot that moved around with us. Once planted at it’s current location it sprang to life in a new way. Planted with protection in mind, it is located at the entrance to my home and also my business pathway. Anyone walking towards either entrance-way faces this magnificent rosemary plant.

When cutting branches and picking flowers for creating essential oils, tinctures, infused oils and vinegar’s, and drying for tea, I also lay branches along the front and side property lines to establish an intentional boundary. I sense the energy of this rosemary plant as a protective mother and call her, “Mother,” however I have just read that this plant is male in nature.

Health & Wellness

The roots, leaves and berries are used for medicinal remedies and the flowers and the leaves are edible. The wood has been used to make musical instruments!

Rosemary contains antibacterial and antioxidant, rosmarinic acid, essential oils such as cineol, camphene, borneol, bornyl acetate, and α-pinene that are known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and antiseptic properties.

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Some beneficial health constituents of Rosemary for you to consider getting fresh from your own plant and replacing processed capsules and pills are listed below. Your body will be happier as living minerals and vitamins are easier to digest and are in deeper alignment with your how your body absorbs and processes their benefits resulting in fuller and more whole system of well-being. Many vitamin pills go in and come out whole!

Vitamin A,
Vitamin B’s (pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin, folates)
Vitamin C,
Manganese,
Iron,
Potassium,
Fiber,
Copper,
Calcium,
Magnesium

Uses of Rosemary are:

Combat oxidative stress in the brain,
Improve memory,
Improve mood,
Hair tonic to restore grey hair to natural colour, stop split ends, stop dandruff and grow new hair,
Increase circulation,
Reduce aches and pains,
Antiseptic,
Astringent,
Antioxidant,
Vision,
Healthy skin,
Lung, breast and mouth cancers,
Fighting infection,
Improve blood and control heart rate and blood pressure

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The flowers of the rosemary have a higher potency of the above qualities therefore this year I have managed to infuse a tincture remedy along with an oil and a vinegar? I am excited to explore these flower infusions. This rosemary has not flowered in quite the same way in the past and I find this exciting and have appreciation to this plant! Here is a picture of the oil and the vinegar infusion. You can see after only 12 hours the vinegar has begun to become the colour of the flowers. The vinegar began with it’s own apple cider colour so the flower dye is quite dominant.